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1983–2026
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January 12, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nelson & Sloan · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF METAL PLATFORM HE SLIPPED ON METAL AND FELL TO THE GROUND LANDING ON BOTH HAND SRESULTING IN FRACTURES TO BOTH WRISTS.

July 13, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nelson & Sloan · Fall from machine

WHILE CLEANING BELTS,EMPL SLIPPED AND FELL TO GROUND RESULTING IN BRUISED TAILBONE.

July 5, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nelson & Sloan · Fall from machine

STEPPING DOWN OFF TRUCK AND SLIPPED AND FELL TO GROUND LANDING HARD ON FEET RESULTING IN ANKLE SPRAIN.

April 17, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nelson & Sloan · Fall onto or against objects

CHECKING RADIATOR LEVEL FT SLIPPED STRUCK ELBOW ON HOUSING OF BLOWER

March 31, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nelson & Sloan · Fall from machine

WORKING ON EQUIPMENT WHEN HE STOPPED TO TAKE A BREAK AND TRIPPED OF EQUIPMENT AND FELL TO THE GROUND RESULTING IN A SPRAINED ANKLE.

March 23, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nelson & Sloan · Fall onto or against objects

CHECKING GEAR AT DEEDER FOR NEEDED REPAIRS WHEN FOOT SLIPPED AND LANDED ON PIECE OF STEEL -RESULTED IN A HERNIA.

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